heroic
Translation
heroic, brave, courageous
Examples
She made a heroic effort to save the child.
She made a heroic effort to save the child.
The film was of heroic proportions.
The movie was of heroic proportions.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) heroic ((noun)) very brave or determined She made a heroic effort to finish the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, courageous, valiant; Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Etymology
From 'hero' + '-ic', an adjective-forming suffix.
Memory Tips
An action that is like a 'hero' is 'hero-ic'.